Update – Robbery with violence, Chermside

Police have charged a man following investigations after an elderly man was allegedly robbed and assaulted in Chermside on March 10.

It will be alleged the man was robbed in a restroom at a shopping Centre on Gympie Road around 1pm with his watch and wallet stolen.

A 22-year-old Beerwah man has been charged with robbery with violence, seven counts of fraud and one count of possessing dangerous drugs. He is expected to appear at the Maryborough Magistrates court today.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.